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Mixed Greens with Walnut and Roasted Onion Dressing

SUBMITTED BY: Barrett

"The best part of this salad is the dressing. Its great on any salad and I prefer using big yellow onions that are strong in flavor. Add a bit of goat cheese for extra flavor."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 19 stars. This recipe average a 3.8 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr
READY IN  1 Hr 40 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 large onions, sliced into wedges
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 6 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
  • 14 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1 cup toasted chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. Place onions cut side down on baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 30 minutes. Turn onions over and bake until brown and caramelized, about 30 minutes longer. Set aside to cool.
  3. Place onions in food processor, add remaining oil, broth and vinegar. Puree until smooth and thick. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
  4. In a large salad bowl, combine greens, 1/2 cup walnuts and half of red onion. Add enough dressing to coat greens, toss well. Sprinkle with remaining walnuts and red onion and serve.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by RTNOVO
The combination of the walnuts & red onion along with the dressing is quite a nice surprize. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by FIVERBAY
This dressing would make a rock taste good. When you make it, be sure to include all the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by CINDY LINEBERRY
Great.. kids hated it but I loved it. Served it on young spinach too.. even better. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by Elli Mae
This is a good dressing, but there are improvements that could be made to this recipe. First,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by RESSAS
I made this for dinner with a roasted chicken this Saturday night and I really liked it. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2004 by MONARCH38
I don't understand the rave reviews. This is the worst thing I've ever tasted - I say "tasted"... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by SCHAEFRA
A surprising, unique, satisfying taste. Very sophisticated. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2005 by razmatazz
The roasted onion dressing has a thick consistency with a sweet tang. A welcome change from... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2004 by JOHNW2